June 8, 2023

Clarrisa’s Corner May 11

Clarrisa's Corner May 11Updated: Jun 8Secret Embroidery Ingredient #2

June 8, 2023

Textured Technique

Textured TechniqueHi, I’m Susan from Sewfeet.com and today’s post is about creating texture with your sewing machine. There are so many things that I love about sewing. I see beauty in the fabric, the colors, the stitches, but one thing I am especially drawn to is texture. Heavy stitching, raised pintucks, free-motion stitching, gathered edges, pleated panels – there are so many ways to create…

June 8, 2023

Stitch by Stitch

Stitch by StitchHi, I’m Susan from Sewfeet.com. I don’t know about you, but I love sewing machine stitches! Today’s machines have hundreds (or more) stitches in a variety of styles – florals, geometrics, cross stitches, abstract designs, and more. I also love making mini art quilts. In today’s post, I am combining the two with a simple mini art quilt that showcases some of my…

June 8, 2023

Crazy Quilting

Crazy QuiltingThis week on Clarrisa's Corner, Clarrisa Gossett is walking you through crazy quilting in the hoop.

June 8, 2023

Embroidery Stabilizers for Beginners

Embroidery Stabilizers for BeginnersHi, I’m Susan from Sewfeet.com and today we're talking about stabilizer basics. Embroidery stabilizers are a key element in machine embroidery. They provide a firm foundation that can support the thread that is used to create the design being stitched. Without them, the fabric would be puckered around the design once it is un-hooped, and the stabilizer is removed. I’m going to…

June 8, 2023

Tutorial: Fabric Tray

Tutorial: Fabric TrayUpdated: Jun 16Hi, I’m Susan from Sewfeet.com and today’s project is made with two squares of fabric and a special interlining material that gives it structure. This simple fabric tray is easy to sew and can be used to hold jewelry, bath items, loose change and almost any small items that need a home. I’m using mine to corral my favorite fabric paints…